The intense storm system that hit Bay of Plenty back in 2004 was the catalyst to prompt Opotiki sharemilkers Jared and Sue Watson to seriously reconsider their farm system, the environment they operated in and their own farming expectations.

Agriculture will rely on continued support from both industry and Government for emerging mitigation technologies if it is to meet long term emissions reduction necessary for New Zealand to transition to a low emissions economy, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.